FedRAMP Compliance Tools

Compare FedRAMP compliance tools for companies selling cloud services to US federal agencies. Navigate the complex authorization process with automation.

What is FedRAMP?

FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a US government program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by federal agencies.

Required for Gov Cloud

Mandatory for federal cloud services

Based on NIST 800-53

325+ security controls

3 Impact Levels

Low, Moderate, High

FedRAMP Compliance Tools

Tugboat Logic

Pricing: Custom

  • FedRAMP workflows
  • NIST 800-53 controls
  • ATO support
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Drata

Pricing: Custom

  • Continuous monitoring
  • Evidence automation
  • Multi-framework
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Vanta

Pricing: Custom

  • FedRAMP readiness
  • Control mapping
  • Audit support
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Coalfire

Pricing: Custom

  • 3PAO services
  • Authorization support
  • Consulting
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FedRAMP Impact Levels

Low Impact (LI-SaaS)

For low-risk SaaS applications. 125 controls. Fastest path to authorization (~6-12 months).

Moderate Impact

Most common level. 325 controls. Typically takes 12-18 months for initial authorization.

High Impact

For systems with highly sensitive data. 421 controls. Can take 18-24+ months.

FedRAMP Authorization Process

1

Preparation (3-6 months)

Gap analysis, remediation, documentation, and readiness assessment.

2

3PAO Assessment (3-6 months)

Third-party assessment by accredited organization.

3

Authorization (3-6 months)

Agency or JAB review and authorization decision.

4

Continuous Monitoring (Ongoing)

Monthly continuous monitoring deliverables and annual assessments.

Cost Considerations

FedRAMP authorization is expensive and time-consuming. Budget for:

  • 3PAO Assessment: $150K-$500K+ depending on complexity
  • Consulting/Tools: $50K-$200K+ for preparation and automation
  • Internal Resources: Significant engineering and compliance team time
  • Annual Costs: $50K-$150K+ for continuous monitoring and annual assessment

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